Fortvita Biologics
Fortvita Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company based in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in antibody discovery and engineering, with platforms that span antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecifics, and multispecifics. Our pipeline targets oncology, immunology, and neurodegenerative diseases and is supported by a team of over 100 across research, development, regulatory, and operational functions. With a global clinical presence and an emphasis on thoughtful design and agile execution, Fortvita is working to translate next-generation biologics from concept to clinic.
Fortvita is seeking an independent, dynamic, and experienced Contract Manager or Senior Contract Manager to support and streamline our contract management process across a range of business functions. This role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing a high volume of contracts, ensuring operational efficiency, legal compliance, and timely support to internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and will possess a strong background in contract drafting – particularly within the biotech, pharma, or clinical research setting and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable the timely executions of agreements and minimize legal risk. This role reports to our General Counsel and will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Clinical Operations, R&D, Clinical Development, and Business Operations to support cross-functional contract needs. This is a hands-on role that will also contribute to improving contract processes, templates, and systems as the organization scales.
Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts across business functions, including but not limited to confidentiality agreements (CDAs), advisory agreements, consulting agreements, clinical research services agreements (CRSAs), vendor agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), clinical trial agreements, and amendments
Coordinating the contract intake and triage process, ensuring timely responses to internal stakeholders and prioritization of high-urgency matters
Acting as a liaison between Legal and business functions (e.g., Clinical Operations, R&D, Finance) to gather contract requirements, facilitate negotiations on standard terms, and ensure alignment on scope and deliverables
Managing contract lifecycle workflows, including tracking status, approvals, signatures, and renewals
Supporting contract compliance efforts, including ensuring the use of approved templates, identifying deviations from standard terms, and escalating issues appropriately
Helping to establish or improve contract processes and systems, such as intake tools, trackers, and document management practices
for BD or internal risk assessments)
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
~3-5 years for Contract Manager or 5+ years for Senior Contract Manager of experience in contract management within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or clinical research industries
~ Proven track record of success in negotiating and managing contracts such as CTAs, CRSAs, MSAs, and vendor agreements
~ Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, redlining software (e.g., Microsoft Word Track Changes), and document repositories
~ Abilities to manage cross-functional workflows and collaborate with diverse teams including Legal, Clinical, and Finance
~ JD, MBA, or an advanced degree in a relevant field
Professional certifications in contract management (e.g., Background in process improvement or implantation of contract systems/tools
Experience presenting to leadership collaborating with external legal counsel, or supporting due diligence
Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity for all employees
~401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
~ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
~ Generous paid time off policy, including company holidays and floating holidays
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This includes but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or hair texture and style. Additional Legal Disclaimers
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Fortvita’s Human Resources team at
Fortvita is seeking an independent, dynamic, and experienced Contract Manager or Senior Contract Manager to support and streamline our contract management process across a range of business functions. This role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing a high volume of contracts, ensuring operational efficiency, legal compliance, and timely support to internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and will possess a strong background in contract drafting – particularly within the biotech, pharma, or clinical research setting and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable the timely executions of agreements and minimize legal risk. This role reports to our General Counsel and will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Clinical Operations, R&D, Clinical Development, and Business Operations to support cross-functional contract needs. This is a hands-on role that will also contribute to improving contract processes, templates, and systems as the organization scales.
Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts across business functions, including but not limited to confidentiality agreements (CDAs), advisory agreements, consulting agreements, clinical research services agreements (CRSAs), vendor agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), clinical trial agreements, and amendments
Coordinating the contract intake and triage process, ensuring timely responses to internal stakeholders and prioritization of high-urgency matters
Acting as a liaison between Legal and business functions (e.g., Clinical Operations, R&D, Finance) to gather contract requirements, facilitate negotiations on standard terms, and ensure alignment on scope and deliverables
Managing contract lifecycle workflows, including tracking status, approvals, signatures, and renewals
Supporting contract compliance efforts, including ensuring the use of approved templates, identifying deviations from standard terms, and escalating issues appropriately
Helping to establish or improve contract processes and systems, such as intake tools, trackers, and document management practices
for BD or internal risk assessments)
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
~3-5 years for Contract Manager or 5+ years for Senior Contract Manager of experience in contract management within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or clinical research industries
~ Proven track record of success in negotiating and managing contracts such as CTAs, CRSAs, MSAs, and vendor agreements
~ Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, redlining software (e.g., Microsoft Word Track Changes), and document repositories
~ Abilities to manage cross-functional workflows and collaborate with diverse teams including Legal, Clinical, and Finance
~ JD, MBA, or an advanced degree in a relevant field
Professional certifications in contract management (e.g., Background in process improvement or implantation of contract systems/tools
Experience presenting to leadership collaborating with external legal counsel, or supporting due diligence
Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity for all employees
~401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
~ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
~ Generous paid time off policy, including company holidays and floating holidays
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This includes but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or hair texture and style. Additional Legal Disclaimers
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Fortvita’s Human Resources team at